An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

The point in a lunar orbit that is farthest from the center of the Lune. Also apolune.

Etymology (EN): Apocynthion, from → apo- “away from, off” + cynthion, from Gk. Cynthia “goddess of the Moon.”

Etymology (PE): Apâmah, apâmâh, from apâ, → apo-,

• mah, mâh, → Moon.